http://www.tarbert.info A guide to accommodation, history, local news, travel, and all the essential information for people wanting to visit Tarbert and the surrounding areas in Argyll, Scotland en-gb Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:37:115 GMT Copyright: (C) 2001-2012 Jackie Mann http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/rss/tarbertsmall.gif http://www.tarbert.info The car rally is held annually, the event is open to anybody who would like to have a go in the appropriate vehicle. The event runs from Friday Evening to Sunday morning in three discrete sections. The cars compete against the clock over the public roads which are closed to the public during the event. The next rally will be on October 14 to 16, 2011. The Tunnock's Tour of Mull Rally is organised by the 2300 Club and the rally will be on the Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/yacht1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/yacht1.htm Sun, 06 Mar 2011 08:35:00 GMT Entertainment Summer Timetable update is now available. Caledonian MacBrayne are our local ferry service provider and they operate several routes. Service times change during Summer and Winter, therefore you will be well advised to check the times. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/ferryt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/ferryt1.htm Sat, 05 Mar 2011 11:05:16 GMT General Kilmory Woodland Park is next to Lochgilphead and its unusual plants are now blooming. Here you can enjoy Loch side walks, see some interesting and unusual plants. Whitegates, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RS. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/gardent1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/gardent1.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:19 GMT General Tarbert Music Festival is usually held every year in September. A large number of Bands and musicians participate in this very popular festival. The next Tarbert Music Festival will be hosted on September 14 to 16, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm#tarbertmusicfestival Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:24 GMT Music Cowal Traditional Highland Games are held annually at the Stadium in Dunoon. The next games will be hosted on August 23 to 25, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#cowalhighlandgames Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:29 GMT Sports Traditional Highland Games featuring Heavyweights, Light Field Events, Running, Solo Piping, Tug-of-War, and Wrestling will be held on August 4, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#brodickhighlandgames Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:37 GMT Entertainment Tarbert Fair started after the Scottish Parliament passed an "Act in favour of Archibald Mackalester of Tarbert to hold four yearly fairs and a weekly mercat at the Toun of East Tarbert." There is live music, amusements, rides and social gatherings. The next fair will be on July 26 to 29, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm#tarbertfair Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:42 GMT Entertainment Featuring Running (Men and Women), Heavy Events, Piping and Highland Dancing on July 14, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#taynuilthlg Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:45 GMT Entertainment West Highland Tennis Championships, locally known as Oban Tennis Tournament will be held on June 25 to July 3, 2011. This tournament caters for all levels of ability in tennis and for a wide age range. The Gents and Ladies Championship Singles are part of the SLTA Senior Grand Prix http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm#obantennis Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:05:49 GMT Sports The visitors can sample the deliciously cooked Scottish seafood while exploring the other stalls lining the Harbour Street. The music is loud, there is no admission fee. The festival will be on July 7 to 8, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm#tarbertseafoodfestival Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:51 GMT Entertainment Featuring Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavyweights, and Light Field Events. Next games will be held on July 17, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#inverarayhighlandgames Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:52 GMT Entertainment Featuring Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tug-of-War, and Heavyweights on July 28, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#kkhighlandgames Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:54 GMT Entertainment Featuring Heavyweights, Light Field Events, Solo Piping and Highland Dancing on July 19, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#mullhighlandgames Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:55 GMT Entertainment Featuring Track & Field, Heavy Events, Field Events and Piping on July 21, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#southendhlg Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:58 GMT Entertainment Argyllshire Gathering was established in the 19th Century to bring families together and socialise. The Oban Games are organised by the Argyllshire Gathering’s members, as an event to bring people in Argyll together and as a way to promote highland sport and culture through competition. The Gathering is renowned for its highland games and music. The next Gathering will be on August 23, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/hlgt1.htm#argyllshiregatheringoban Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:05:58 GMT Entertainment The Islay Jazz Festival is an extraordinary and totally unique event which presents the best jazz you can hear in Scotland in the most unusual, atmospheric and inspirational venues. The festival will take place over 3 days from Friday, September 14 - 16, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm#islayjazzfestival Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:08:29 GMT Music Isle of Bute Jazz Festival began in 1988 as a small music gathering but it proved to be a great success. Since then the festival has been staged annually on the First weekend of May (during the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend). Now this is the festival for celebration of Traditional Jazz in the Isle of Bute. The next festival will be hosted on May 4 - 6, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm#isleofbutejazzfestival Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:12:39 GMT Music Mull of Kintyre Music Festival is now a regular feature and it is held regularly on the second last weekend of August every year since 1993. The festival has now expanded to include Thursdays for the 'Young Folk Night' and during 2004 the festival was expanded to Wednesday to include the 'Gaelic Concert Night'. The next Mull of Kintyre Music Festival will be hosted on August 16 - 19, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/musict1.htm#mokmusicfestival Tue, o6 Mar 2012 11:18:49 GMT Music Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series (locally known as Tarbert Boat Race) is the premier sailing event in Scotland and it is the second largest sailing series in the United Kingdom. The Series is organized by the well known Clyde Cruising Club and its Scottish Series Yacht Race has now become one of the biggest events in the British Yachting calendar. The next Scottish Series will be hosted on June 1 - 4, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/yacht1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/yacht1.htm#scottishseriesyachtrace Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:25:10 GMT Entertainment A Feast of West Coast Food, Wine and Live Entertainment has now become an annual event held usually over the second weekend in May every year. Stalls open from 11 am to 6 pm, admission is free but parking is charged £3 per vehicle. The next fair will be on May 19-20, 2012. http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm http://www.tarbert.info/tarberttext/festivalst1.htm#cairndowseafoodfestival Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:45:42 GMT Entertainment